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A new report is suggesting use of force by Madison police led to a man's death in 2024.
The department's interim independent police monitor released findings from the encounter this week after the man's mother had filed a complaint.
The report found 32-year-old Richard Johnson's death was caused by, quote, restraint, cardiac arrest, and not an overdose of drugs as reported by the medical examiner.
The report noted details being left out of the police report by officers who were involved with the incustody death.
Three men connected to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign are now pleading not guilty in the Wisconsin fake elector case.
Attorney Jim Trupas, along with Kenneth Cheesebro and Michael Roman, entered those pleas yesterday to 11 felony counts.
The judge also laid out the timetable for motions that could shift the trial out of Dane County and challenge one of the charges.
Fewer students, but more staff, could mean higher costs for Wisconsin schools and possibly more local referendums.
A Wisconsin State Journal report shows statewide student enrollment is down more than 9 percent, while overall staffing is up about 7 percent.
Much of that growth is in support roles like aides and paraprofessionals.
That's said to be driven by rising mental health needs, more students with disabilities, and more English learners.
Analysts say the trend could put pressure on school budgets as enrollment keeps falling.
More support is on the way for Wisconsin's meat processors with new state grants aimed at helping local businesses grow and modernize.
The Department of Agriculture says 18 processors will share $700,000 through the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program.
The funding will help companies upgrade equipment, expand facilities, and increase production.
State leaders say the goal is to strengthen the food supply chain and support farmers across Wisconsin.
Three men connected to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign are now pleading not guilty in the Wisconsin fake elector case.
Attorney Jim Trupas, along with Kenneth Cheesebro and Michael Roman, entered those pleas yesterday to 11 felony counts.
The judge also laid out the timetable for motions that could shift the trial out of Dane County and challenge one of the charges.
Trupas says the county's politics and heavy publicity make a fair trial unlikely, while prosecutors have not agreed with that view.
A legal battle over voter information in Wisconsin could move fast, as federal officials ask for an expedited appeal.
The Justice Department wants access to detailed voter records, saying it's needed to ensure election security.
A federal judge previously blocked that request, citing with concerns about privacy and state control.
Advocacy groups are also opposing the move.
The appeals court is now weighing whether to fast-track the case ahead of the state's primary.
A new statewide housing plan aims to make it easier to build affordable homes in Wisconsin.
Governor Tony Evers and housing officials say the update boosts tax credit amounts, adjusts funding rules, and encourages projects across more areas.
The program helps developers by offering tax breaks in exchange for setting aside units for lower income renters.
Leaders say more than 61,000 units have been built or improved through similar efforts over the years.
They say the changes are meant to keep up with rising costs and growing demand.
Strawberry season has begun amid another year of challenging weather.
Farmers say late spring frosts and recent rainfall threatened crops statewide, with some reporting damage from winter injury and other related issues.
Despite the challenges, farms are welcoming customers for strawberry picking and fresh berry sales.
Growers are also encouraging residents to support local farms, as they hope for a harvest season lasting closer to the typical two to three weeks.
And that's your state update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
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Cooper Pratt makes his debut.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports Baseball.
21-year-old Cooper Pratt got his first start last night at shortstop as the Brewers beat the Guardians 2 to 1 at Amfam Field.
He made contact but went 0 for 3.
Made a couple of plays in the field.
I asked him what was his first game in the big leagues like.
It was exciting.
I mean obviously I didn't get my first knock or anything like that but we won.
Vibes were fantastic.
Hart was rushing the first at bat and the first time I ran out there but it was it was surreal and especially when McGill came in.
all the lights flicked off.
That was
pretty cool.
Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser on Pratt.
He's my locker mate in Nashville so got to know him very well there and I'm just really excited for him.
He's a great player and a great person so I know he's going to contribute to this team.
NFL in Green Bay rookie defensive lineman denied Dennis Sutton on what's the Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon like.
Yeah, I'm a big fan of JG.
I like his energy when it comes to this like he's purposeful and everything he does.
That's the Packers denied Dennis Sutton with sports on Mike Clemens.
I meet Errol and just Brandon Borman.
You'd be wise to have an umbrella on you today, as showers will be persistent, perhaps a thunderstorm as well.
It'll be cool, too, with a high of only 67.
Showers and thunderstorms tonight gradually tapering off as the night goes on, low temps in the low to
mid-fifties.